ENGLISH 3 (ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES)

PERFORMANCE TASK 3 & 4

EVALUATING AND CITING SOURCES

NAME: JUSTIN LORENZ CATLI, DENIELLE LUZ LACANDAZO, CLIFFORD IRVING MANABAT
SECTION: ST12P3

DIRECTIONS: Imagine that you are going to write an academic essay in our subject.
Think of a topic or issue that you want to talk about. Gather two (2) sources to support
your point. Firstly, evaluate these sources by answering the guide questions below.
CRAAP is used for the criteria in evaluating your sources. Secondly, make an in-text
citation out from them. The first source should be in APA style and the second source
should be in MLA style. Please be guided by the examples given below and the rubrics.

TOPIC/ISSUE: INFLATION IN THE PHILIPPINES 2023

I. EVALUATING OF SOURCES

Source 1

TITLE OF THE SOURCE

PH GOV’T COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING
CONSUMERS AND FARMERS AS
INFLATION RISES IN SEPTEMBER 2023—
NEDA

AUTHOR National Economic and Development

Authority (NEDA)
DATE OF PUBLICATION October 5, 2023
NAME OF PUBLISHER https://neda.gov.ph/

URL/LINK https://neda.gov.ph/ph-govt-committed-to-
supporting-consumers-and-farmers-as-
inflation-rises-in-september-2023-neda/
1. Currency: The timeliness of the information.
● When was the information
• The first appearance was on
published or posted?
September 2023
● Has the information been revised
or updated? • It was modified last October 5, 2023
● Is the information current or
out-of date for your topic?
• It is current for our topic because the
● Are the links functional? inflations right now is still ongoing

• Yes, the links are functional

2. Relevance:The importance of the information

for your needs.
● Does the information relate to
your topic or answer your
question?
● Who is the intended audience?
● Is the information at an
appropriate level (i.e. not too
elementary or advanced for your
needs)?
● Have you looked at a variety of
sources before determining this
is one you will use?
• Yes, It addresses the issue of rising
inflation, which is a topic of significant
concern and interest.
• The general public and policymakers.
• It is advanced for our needs because it
provides in-depth insights into
government policies and actions
related to inflation.
• Yes, we explore variety of sources to
help us gain multiple viewpoints and
expert opinions on the topic.

3. Authority: The source of the information.

● Who is the • National Economic and Development
author/publisher/source/sponso Authority (NEDA)
r?
• No, author’s credentials or
● Are the author's credentials or organizational affiliations are not given.
organizational affiliations given?
If yes, what are they?
● What are the author's • NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan
qualifications to write on the as the government official.
topic?
• Yes, it is nedapr@neda.gov.ph
● Is there contact information,
such as a publisher or e-mail
address? • It reveals as an official government
● Does the URL reveal anything website as it was indicated in the URL
about the author or source? .gov.
examples: .com .edu .gov .org
4. Accuracy: The reliability, truthfulness, and
correctness of the informational content.
● Where does the information
come from?
● Is the information supported by
evidence?
● Has the information been
reviewed or refereed?
● Can you verify any of the
information in another source or
from personal knowledge?
● Does the language or tone seem
biased and free of emotion?
● Are there obvious errors
(spelling, grammar, etc.)?
5. Purpose: The reason the information exists.
● What is the purpose of the
information? to inform? teach?
sell? entertain? persuade?
● Do the authors/sponsors make
their intentions or purpose clear?
● Is the information fact? opinion?
propaganda?
● Does the point of view appear
objective and impartial?
● Are there political, ideological,
cultural, religious, institutional, or
personal biases?
• The information comes from the
National Economic and Development
Authority (NEDA), which is a
government agency.
• It is supported by evidence in the form
of statistics and statements attributed
to NEDA Secretary Arsenio M.
Balisacan.
• Yes, we can verify because
Government statements often reviewed
and subject by policymakers and
experts.
• No, because mostly in government
reports tend to be relatively objective
and free from bias and emotion.
• There was no obvious errors in spelling
or grammar.
• To inform the public and stakeholders
about the government's response to
rising inflation in the Philippines.
• Yes, the National Economic and
Development Authority make their
purpose relatively clear.
• It is mix, factual base on the statistic
and official statement and also
perspective and opinions of
government officials.
• Yes, the articles overall appear to be
objective and impartial.
• Yes, there are political and institutional
biases given that it is a official
government statement.
Source 2
TITLE OF THE SOURCE
AUTHOR
DATE OF PUBLICATION
NAME OF PUBLISHER
URL/LINK
1. Currency: The timeliness of the information.
● When was the information
published or posted?
● Has the information been revised
or updated?
● Is the information current or
out-of date for your topic?
● Are the links functional?
2. Relevance:The importance of the information
for your needs.
● Does the information relate to
your topic or answer your
question?
● Who is the intended audience?
● Is the information at an
appropriate level (i.e. not too
elementary or advanced for your
needs)?
Summary Inflation Report Consumer Price
Index (2018=100) National Capital Region:
August 2023
Paciano B. Dizon
September 7, 2023
https://rssoncr.psa.gov.ph/
https://rssoncr.psa.gov.ph/article/summary-
inflation-report-consumer-price-index-
2018100-national-capital-region-august-
2023?fbclid=IwAR2jChav3-
jzJhy03pQQ_9bRNoyplxjIu-
5qBfG0Nqm7OuVvE3RORDsTWl0#:~:text=At
%20the%20national%20level%2C%20the,mor
e%20regions%20across%20the%20country
• It was posted on September 7 2023.
• It wasn't revised or updated since its
publication.
• The information was current which is
August 2023.
• All the links are functional
• The information relates to our topic of
Consumer Price Index (CPI) and
inflation rates.
• The individuals and organizations that
are interested in economic data.
• The information is appropriate and in
advance information about detailed
data on CPI and inflation.
 ● Have you looked at a variety of • Yes, we explore variety of sources to
sources before determining this ensure accuracy and completeness.
is one you will use?

3. Authority: The source of the information.

● Who is the
author/publisher/source/sponso • The author is Paciano B. Dizon,
Regional Director.
r?
● Are the author's credentials or • No, author’s credentials or
organizational affiliations given? organizational affiliations are not given.
If yes, what are they?
● What are the author's • Regional Director Paciano B. Dizon.
qualifications to write on the
topic? • Yes, it is rssoncr@psa.gov.ph
● Is there contact information,
• It reveals as an official government
such as a publisher or e-mail
website as it was indicated in the url
address? .gov.
● Does the URL reveal anything
about the author or source?
examples: .com .edu .gov .org

4. Accuracy: The reliability, truthfulness, and

correctness of the informational content.
● Where does the information
come from?
● Is the information supported by
evidence?
● Has the information been
reviewed or refereed?
● Can you verify any of the
information in another source or
from personal knowledge?
● Does the language or tone seem
biased and free of emotion?
● Are there obvious errors
(spelling, grammar, etc.)?
• Comes from the Philippine Statistics
Authority (PSA).
• The evidence was supported based on
statistical data.
• There is no mention of the information
being reviewed or refereed.
• Yes, you can verify by viewing PSA or
economic analyses from well-
established institutions.
• The language and tone in the
document appear to be objective and
free of emotional bias.

• There are no obvious errors in terms of

spelling or grammar.
5. Purpose: The reason the information exists.
● What is the purpose of the
information? to inform? teach?
sell? entertain? persuade?
● Do the authors/sponsors make
their intentions or purpose clear?
● Is the information fact? opinion?
propaganda?
● Does the point of view appear
objective and impartial?
● Are there political, ideological,
cultural, religious, institutional, or
personal biases?
• To inform data and insights related to
the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and
inflation rates in the National Capital
Region of the Philippines.
•
Yes, they make their purpose clear.
• It is factual given by the data-driven
and provides statistical information.
• It appears to be objective and impartial
based on statistical data.
• There are no obvious signs of political,
ideological, cultural, religious,
institutional, or personal biases.
II. CITING SOURCES

Instructions: Using the 2 sources gathered in part I, make an in-text citation on some
important information that you have found in each source (At least 10 sentences for
each source).

1st source: APA style

2nd source: MLA style

For the reference citation, use the complete details of the sources. Arrange them
based on the required style guide to be used. Please refer to the example below.

Source 1:

Reference Citation:
Balik-Mendoza, A. (2023, October 5). Addressing Inflation in the Philippines: Government Initiatives and
Responses. Retrieved from https://neda.gov.ph/ph-govt-committed-to-supporting-consumers-and-
farmers-as-inflation-rises-in-september-2023-
neda/?fbclid=IwAR09dV1I_YTzBrN2CwHu0FljfbkQAq9LFaRsLB9vw93UiAg8yIUZItLe0vk#:~:text=Accordin
g%20to%20the%20Philippine%20Statistics,date%20inflation%20to%206.6%20percent

In-text Citation:
In September 2023, the Philippines witnessed a significant surge in inflation, with rates soaring to
6.1%, up from August's 5.3%, resulting in a year-to-date inflation of 6.6% (Balik-Mendoza, 2023). This
inflationary spike was predominantly attributed to the rising prices of essential food items, notably rice,
meat, fruits, and corn.

To counteract the impact of this inflation on vulnerable populations, the government launched several
crucial initiatives. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) introduced a digital Food
Stamp Program aimed at alleviating food poverty and malnutrition among low-income households.
Simultaneously, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board provided fuel subsidies to
over 74,000 public utility vehicles, assisting in reducing transportation costs for the public.

Furthermore, the DSWD planned to extend cash subsidies to farmers and rice farmers, providing
essential support to maintain their productivity. To aid local farmers, the National Food Authority
Council raised the buying prices for unhusked rice.

The government, through the Inter-Agency Committee on Inflation and Market Outlook (IAC-IMO),
actively monitored supply and demand dynamics. The IAC-IMO proposed extending lower tariff rates on
rice, emphasizing the importance of ensuring an adequate supply and stable prices. Additionally,
President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. issued a directive, EO No. 41, to curb transportation costs by
prohibiting pass-through fees on national roads.
 The NEDA Secretary underscored the significance of addressing both short-term inflation challenges and
long-term food supply issues. This comprehensive approach involved investments in irrigation, high-
yielding crops, pest control, and logistics, all aimed at enhancing long-term food security and the
productivity and resilience of local farmers (Balik-Mendoza, 2023).

Source 2:

REFERENCE CITATION

Summary Inflation Report Consumer Price Index (2018=100) National Capital Region: August 2023 |

Philippine Statistics Authority National Capital Region. rssoncr.psa.gov.ph/article/summary-

inflation-report-consumer-price-index-2018100-national-capital-region-august-

2023?fbclid=IwAR105DPSNXhdE-5YCix4.

In-text Citation:

In August 2023, the Philippines experienced notable developments in its inflation landscape as revealed
by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) data, particularly for the National Capital Region (NCR). The CPI for
NCR, registering an increase of 1.4 percentage points from the previous month, reached 120.0 percent,
indicating a substantial surge in consumer prices (Philippine Statistics Authority).

Furthermore, on a yearly basis, the CPI in NCR saw a remarkable increase of 6.7 percentage points, rising
from 113.3 percent in August 2022, which signified a significant acceleration in inflation (Philippine
Statistics Authority).

Despite these increases, the NCR's CPI consistently remained below the Philippines' overall CPI, which
stood at 122.5 percent in August 2023, demonstrating an upward trend with a 1.3 percentage point rise
from the previous month (Philippine Statistics Authority).

The CPI figure of 120.0 percent for August 2023 is indicative of the substantial impact of inflation on the
cost of living in the NCR. This percentage suggests that, on average, consumer prices had increased by
20.0 percent from the base year 2018 (Philippine Statistics Authority,).

Interpreting this data further, it becomes evident that a basket of commodities that could be purchased
for PhP100.00 by an average Filipino household in the NCR in 2018 would now require PhP120.0 to
acquire in August 2023 (Philippine Statistics Authority).
These findings underscore the presence of significant inflationary pressures in the Philippines in 2023.
The consistent rise in the CPI reveals a heightened cost of living and a potential reduction in the
purchasing power of households in the NCR. As such, a closer examination of the factors contributing to
this inflationary trend is imperative (Philippine Statistics Authority).

These statistics provide crucial insights into the economic dynamics and challenges faced by the
Philippines in 2023, with particular emphasis on inflation and its repercussions for Filipino households.
Understanding these developments is essential for policymakers, economists, and individuals to
formulate strategies that address the evolving economic landscape.